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Finished Programs / Re: Foreground wallpaper
« Last post by skwire on July 03, 2011, 09:30 AM »
It probably needs to have options to change in sync with wallpaper changers - e.g., the Windows 7 Personalise/Desktop background changer:
-IainB (July 03, 2011, 06:06 AM)

Unfortunately, supporting all the different modes is harder than it seems (plus, I don't run Windows 7).  
3177
N.A.N.Y. 2012 / Re: NANY 2012 Pledge & Early Beta: Kyrathaba's Source Code Line Counter
« Last post by skwire on July 03, 2011, 01:16 AM »
Make sure to give this a read: http://en.wikipedia....Source_lines_of_code
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Finished Programs / Re: Foreground wallpaper
« Last post by skwire on July 03, 2011, 01:06 AM »
Website | Download
v1.0.1 - 2011-07-03
    + Official website release
    + Multi-monitor support.  One caveat, though.  Your monitors must be the
      same resolution for this to work properly.
    + Tray menu to change the transparency level.  This value is saved between
      sessions.
    + Custom application icon courtesy of frankell.  (Thanks, frankell)
3179
Finished Programs / Re: Foreground wallpaper
« Last post by skwire on July 03, 2011, 12:01 AM »
Thanks for the feedback.  However, I can't take credit for the effect since I just recreated what the Desk Projection app was doing.  Well, at least I think I did since I can't see what his code is actually doing. 

As for using it, I agree with you.  I, personally, won't use it but it is a neat effect.  The next version will have multi-monitor support and a tray menu to adjust the transparency.
3180
Finished Programs / Re: Idea: App that keeps track of money you find
« Last post by skwire on July 02, 2011, 07:45 PM »
You could probably make use of my Snap DB application:  http://skwire.dcmembers.com/wb/pages/software/snap-db.php
3181
Finished Programs / Re: Foreground wallpaper
« Last post by skwire on July 02, 2011, 02:14 PM »
I think I'll go with the second one.  Do you have a website of yours that you'd like me to reference in the credits?
3182
Finished Programs / Re: Foreground wallpaper
« Last post by skwire on July 02, 2011, 10:52 AM »
You're welcome and thanks for the feedback.  If you want, you can send me the icon and I'll recompile the app with it.
3183
Finished Programs / Re: Foreground wallpaper
« Last post by skwire on July 01, 2011, 05:56 PM »
Give this a try:  Lucidity

  • Extract the zip to a folder of your choice.
  • Drag and drop any image (jpg/png/gif/tif/bmp) onto the Lucidity.exe file.

It should then set that image as your wallpaper (stretched) and create an effect similar (same?) to the Desk Projection application you mentioned above.  In fact, I think my version uses less CPU and is less laggy as a result.  You can adjust the transparency percentage by editing the included config.ini file in any text editor.  Let me know if it works for you.  Thanks.
3184
Post New Requests Here / Re: Dimscreen support of multi monitors
« Last post by skwire on July 01, 2011, 11:42 AM »
Thanks, I just made a donation
-Brakkar (July 01, 2011, 11:08 AM)

Thanks a lot.   :D

Also, just to know: how does this software works exactly ? It doesn't change real screen brightness right ?
-Brakkar (July 01, 2011, 11:23 AM)

All it does is create a black GUI window the size of your entire desktop.  The GUI is set to always on top, disabled, and click-through.  Then, it makes that black GUI transparent to the level you choose.  This is what creates the "dimming" effect.  You're actually clicking through a transparent window.  Make sense?

Is there any risk of screen calibration modification ? Or damage ?
-Brakkar (July 01, 2011, 11:23 AM)

It doesn't change or mess with your monitor calibration at all.


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Post New Requests Here / Re: Dimscreen support of multi monitors
« Last post by skwire on July 01, 2011, 11:01 AM »
I prefered the % settings accessible like the other version though
-Brakkar (July 01, 2011, 10:46 AM)

I was afraid of that.  Here's a version with just the multimonitor change:

http://skwire.dcmemb...ks/DimScreenMod2.zip

Make sure you delete your DimScreen.ini before running this...
3186
Post New Requests Here / Re: Dimscreen support of multi monitors
« Last post by skwire on July 01, 2011, 10:28 AM »
Please try the DimScreen mod I made awhile back.  Let me know if it works for you.  Thanks.

https://www.donation....msg202081#msg202081
3187
Finished Programs / Re: Foreground wallpaper
« Last post by skwire on June 27, 2011, 05:54 PM »
I downloaded that app and it's entirely controllable from the commandline.  You can simply create a batch file with something like the following in it:

c:\path\to\DProj.exe C:\Documents and Settings\user\Local Settings\Applications data\Microsoft\wallpaper.bmp t20

Or, if the app is already running, and you change your wallpaper, you can simply use the "r" switch to reload the image:

c:\path\to\DProj.exe r

Of course, if I've misunderstood your original post, please let us know.   :D
3188
Coding Snacks / Re: Make Insert key adopt Stickykeys actions
« Last post by skwire on June 27, 2011, 02:19 PM »
Just out of sheer curiosity, what is the reason behind this?  Also, by non-modifier, you mean any key other than control, shift, alt or the Windows key, right?
3189
Post New Requests Here / Re: Focus Overlay
« Last post by skwire on June 25, 2011, 07:39 PM »
Thanks :)
-grymmjack (June 25, 2011, 06:56 PM)

You're welcome.  Let me know if it worked for you.   :D
3190
Post New Requests Here / Re: IDEA: Watch folder for new files in desktop feed
« Last post by skwire on June 25, 2011, 07:54 AM »
Have you check out Folder RSS by chance?
3191
Finished Programs / Re: DONE: Open images without program window showing.
« Last post by skwire on June 25, 2011, 07:38 AM »
Thanks for the feedback, folks.   :D

Website | Download
v1.0.5 - 2011-06-25
    + Added "aot" parameter to set window as Always On Top e.g. aot=yes
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Post New Requests Here / Re: Focus Overlay
« Last post by skwire on June 25, 2011, 01:36 AM »
Here's a mod of Ghoster that should work with multiple monitors.

http://skwire.dcmembers.com/apps/snacks/GhosterMod.zip
3193
Post New Requests Here / Re: Focus Overlay
« Last post by skwire on June 24, 2011, 11:40 PM »
I can make Ghoster work with multiple monitors but the problem is that it chews up CPU bigtime with a transparent window that large.
3194
Finished Programs / Re: DONE: Open images without program window showing.
« Last post by skwire on June 24, 2011, 07:29 PM »
Website | Download
v1.0.4 - 2011-06-24
    + Added "trans" parameter.  Valid values are 0-255.  (Thanks, pilgrim)
    + Added "caption" parameter.  (Thanks, R. Christy)
    + Added hotkeys to move the window around.  (Thanks, R. Christy)
        # Up/down/left/right arrow keys will move it one pixel at a time.
        # Shift + up/down/left/right arrow keys will move it ten pixels at a time.
    + Added new context menu item: Show size & position data
    - Regressed PNG transparency support added in v1.0.3 for now.  Sorry.
3195
Finished Programs / Re: DONE: Open images without program window showing.
« Last post by skwire on June 24, 2011, 10:01 AM »
I never saw that requested, was that a PM to you?
-Ath (June 24, 2011, 09:59 AM)

Yes, it was.   :)
3196
Finished Programs / Re: DONE: Open images without program window showing.
« Last post by skwire on June 24, 2011, 09:49 AM »
Ath's comment made me think of something.  There are two types of transparency in this case:

  • Per-pixel alpha transparency which is, as Ath mentioned, part of the image itself.  This is what I thought you meant when you said you wanted Frameless to support transparency.
  • Windows' "window" transparency where you set an opacity percentage and it makes the whole window transparent.  I think this is what you meant, right?
3197
Finished Programs / Re: DONE: Open images without program window showing.
« Last post by skwire on June 24, 2011, 09:25 AM »
The only problem I have is working out how to set it?
-pilgrim-online (June 24, 2011, 04:31 AM)

No need to set anything; it should just work as before.  If it's not working for you, send me the image file, please.   :)
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Finished Programs / Re: DONE: Open images without program window showing.
« Last post by skwire on June 23, 2011, 05:07 PM »
Website | Download
v1.0.3 - 2011-06-23
    + Handles transparency in PNG files now.  (Thanks, pilgrim-online)
3199
Post New Requests Here / Re: Right click shortcut or executable and pick the priority it will run with
« Last post by skwire on June 20, 2011, 12:51 PM »
You're welcome.  Thanks for the feedback.
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Finished Programs / Re: DONE: Open images without program window showing.
« Last post by skwire on June 20, 2011, 07:04 AM »
Somehow I thought that handling pictures was a lot more complicated than that, because of various formats and types ...etc. you make it look easy though!
-vixay (June 20, 2011, 02:01 AM)

It's really just about letting whichever language you use do the work for you.  Basically, Frameless does this:


So why do all they image viewers cost a bunch and stuff?
-vixay (June 20, 2011, 02:01 AM)

IrfanView is free.  XNView is free.  FastStone Image Viewer is free.  IMO, those are three of the most feature-complete image viewers out there.
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